All Obituaries

Rita Louise Lucarell passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on May 24, with family at her side, at her home in Saco, Maine.  Her death was unrelated to Covid-19.  However, the reduced socialization resulting from Covid-19 accelerated the progression of her Alzheimer’s disease.  Rita was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 4, 1928, the youngest of seven children, to Joseph and Theresa Martino Viano, Italian immigrants.  Rita graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School...

Paul E. Potvin, 93, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on May 17, 2020 after a period of declining health. He was born on April 25, 1927 in Biddeford to Ovide and Emeline (Drouin) Potvin. Paul was a proud Navy Veteran and after his discharge, he was employed as a welder at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 33 years. Paul and his late wife, Rita, married on July 14, 1947 and spent 71 years together. They raised four children and enjoyed spending winters in Florida after retirement. Paul was a...

Mrs. Mary-Sue Hansen, 82, of Sanford, passed away Friday, May 15th 2020 at Gosnell Hospice House.  Sue was born December 19th 1937 in Biddeford, Maine to the late David Twomey and Ann Prescott Twomey. She is pre-deceased by her brother David Twomey and her sister Joyce Twomey.  She served in the United States Navy before returning to Biddeford where she spent 35 years at Southern Maine Medical Center working in the Histology Lab. Sue met her husband, Leslie Hansen while serving...

John Robert Rousselle, of Gray, passed away May 13 at Maine Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born on May 1, 1964, in Biddeford, the son of Jean-Paul “Rusty” Rousselle and Madeleine (Landry) Rousselle.    John grew up in Biddeford and graduated from Biddeford High School in 1982.   John spent the majority of his life in or around ships. A 1986 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, he worked as a merchant marine until his retirement from...

Shirley A. Beaudoin, formerly of Biddeford, Maine passed away on May 8,2020 at The Inn at Fairview in Hudson, New Hampshire. She was 81 years young and died of natural causes. Shirley was born in Biddeford, Maine on the 27th of December, 1938, to parents Wilber Edgar and Elizabeth (Taylor) Hayford. She was the youngest of six children.  Shirley grew up in Arundel, Maine and attended local schools. She spent her younger educational years, until eighth grade, in a one room school...

Jean M. Roberge, 94, of Bow, NH, formerly of Biddeford, passed away in the early hours of May 6, 2020 at his home in Bow, NH.  He was born on January 27, 1926 in St. Come, Quebec Canada, son of Jean and Alice (Aubin) Roberge. He was educated in Canada. After moving to the States, he worked in the Biddeford/Saco mills, and eventually became a mechanical engineer, spending many years with Fluor Corporation.  On May 19, 1956, he married Rejane T. Dutremble at St. Andre Church in...

Bryan Stewart Lombard, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Arundel, Maine, surrounded by his family. Bryan was the son of Wayne Lombard and Carolee Lombard Varney. He grew up with his family in southeastern and coastal Maine, except for a few years when his family moved to the other side of the country, enjoying an adventure in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon) before relocating back home to Maine. Bryan attended elementary and middle schools in Sanford, Maine, and later graduated from...

Eleanor Jean Cooley, 62, of Biddeford, passed away Sunday, May 3rd unexpectedly at home due to an ongoing illness. Ms. Cooley was born September 26th 1957 to the late Grover and Elaine Coney.  Eleanor had an infectious personality and distinct laugh that could put a smile on anyone’s face. She was a people person and loved working with the public. She has made many friends over the years but has also kept her closest ones by her side for many, many years, Shirley Brooks and...

Rachel Alice (Coulombe) Roy, 76, of Biddeford, died May 3, 2020 at Maine Medical Center due to complications while recovering from a stroke.             She was born on January 30, 1944 in Biddeford to the late Ludger and Jeannette (Dorais) Coulombe.  She attended St. Andre’s grade school.  She did not immediately attend high school and returned years later to receive her diploma from Biddeford High School in...

Robert G. St. Ours, 90, of Lewiston went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020 at home. Born in Biddeford on September 1, 1929 he was the son of William and Adele (Francoeur) St. Ours, he was one of three children. He was educated by the Saint Joseph’s Grammar School and St. Louis High School. Robert joined the United States Army in 1947 where he served as a Guard at Camp Drake in Japan. He was Honorably Discharged from Fort Lewis as a Staff Sergeant in 1967. He was a decorated...